2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
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- First Name: Russ
- Last Name: Furstnow
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2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
I'm very proud to announce that my 1915 Model T Coupelet was awarded the 2021 Stynoski Award at the MTFCI Tour in New, Philadelphia, OH. The Coupelet was up against a beautiful 1910 Model T Tourabout owned by Larry DeBaugh. The cars were parked in the New Philadelphia courthouse grounds and made for a beautiful setting. Many of you may have seen an earlier posting about the coupelet showing the progress of the restoration.
Thanks to all of the judges who thoroughly went over each car with a "fine tooth" comb, and good luck to Larry in future shows.
Russ Furstnow
Thanks to all of the judges who thoroughly went over each car with a "fine tooth" comb, and good luck to Larry in future shows.
Russ Furstnow
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations!
That is a beautiful car. You must be very proud to be it's caretaker.
Norm
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Norm
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations on winning the most coveted award in model T restoration , kudo's !
And very sportsmanlike to include a picture of your worthy opponent![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
And very sportsmanlike to include a picture of your worthy opponent
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Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
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Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations! Well earned and well deserved. I had very much enjoyed following threads on your restoration of that car, and believed then that the Stynoski Award was in your and the car's future.
An incredible restoration!
An incredible restoration!
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations Russ. I first saw the coupolet at Ernie Romero’s and several times since then and Yes, I am also mesmerized by the quality of workmanship and beauty. In other words, it’s a ton of time, blood, sweat and Money. Way to go Russ. I bet Kathy is proud as well. Frank
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congrats Russ! I knew it was a Stynoski when you "showed it off" on the forum a while back. Nice car.
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations to both owners. In looking at the pictures it’s easy to see that both cars are deserving of special attention. I like them both and would love to have either one in my garage.
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations Russ on winning the Stynowski award. Both cars were fine examples of the quality needed for the award. I was glad I didn't have to judge this class.
More importantly, Congratulations on getting the Life Time Achievement award. You have contributed immensively to the hobby, and we are all the better for it. I continually refer to the judging guidelines when working on my cars (evidenced by the coffee stains : )
Charlie
More importantly, Congratulations on getting the Life Time Achievement award. You have contributed immensively to the hobby, and we are all the better for it. I continually refer to the judging guidelines when working on my cars (evidenced by the coffee stains : )
Charlie
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Well done Russ.
The car looks outstanding; which it takes to win this award.
Hope to be able to see it one day
Harry Lillo
Calgary
The car looks outstanding; which it takes to win this award.
Hope to be able to see it one day
Harry Lillo
Calgary
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations!!
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
I was on the MTFCI tour and both those cars were stunning!!!! Congrats Russ!
1915 Touring
1926 RAJO Speedster
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations Russ! Thank you for bringing the car to the National Tour in Spokane prior to the MTFCI event and allow others an up close and personal viewing. After wishing you luck I thought to myself that was the best looking restoration I had ever seen and luck wouldn’t be needed. Having stiff competition is further proof of the outstanding work you did.
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
No surprise here; Russ does excellent work. Congratulations, Russ!
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
1915 Model T Fords are very special. The Ford Company bought them from several suppliers and these bodies were "top of the Line". The 1916 closed bodies were almost the same, so the 1915-16 closed bodies are all in a special class. That now said, let us congraulate the owner of the runner up. That is a wonderful example of a 1910 Model T open car. The Tourablout is a "One Year Wonder" and is an roadster with additions. I admire all 1909-1916 Fords,as the 73 year owner of a 1910 touring. My T is a runner, mostly correct, but it is mine and I enjoy it. What is not correct, I have in parts, so someday someone with Russes skill and talent can turn my T into something similar to these two great cars.
Darel Leipold, age 89.
Darel Leipold, age 89.
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congratulations, Russ. Your Coupelet is a very pristine car and certainly deserving of the Stynoski award.
Your years of service to both the MTFCI and the MTFCA clubs as well as being the only President of both clubs make you quite deserving of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Again, Congratulations!
Keith
Your years of service to both the MTFCI and the MTFCA clubs as well as being the only President of both clubs make you quite deserving of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Again, Congratulations!
Keith
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
I've seen Larry''s Tour-About several times. This would not have been an easy task. Both are great cars. Congratulations!
Terry
Terry
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Russ showed me the coupelet at Spokane. It's a beauty.
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Congrats Russ!!
I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see your car in Spokane. I certainly missed a great one!
I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see your car in Spokane. I certainly missed a great one!
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments about the Coupelet and for receiving the MTFCI Lifetime Achievement Award. I also received a special call from Larry DeBaugh congratulating me for the Stynoski award....thanks very much, Larry.
Russ Furstnow
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Russ - where were you hiding the Couplet ?????
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Topic author - Posts: 325
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Steve, The Coupelet was in the trailer at Spokane, but when I gave the seminar on speedometers on Monday, I gave anyone wishing to see the car a viewing. I'm sorry you missed it!! Russ
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Re: 2021 MTFCI Stynoski Award
Russ,
Congratulations! Beautiful workmanship by you. And as many others have said, thank you for all your many years of support to our hobby and clubs.
Respectfully submitted,
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Congratulations! Beautiful workmanship by you. And as many others have said, thank you for all your many years of support to our hobby and clubs.
Respectfully submitted,
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